Luz Esparza
Managing Director,
Los Angeles
Accenture
Luz Esparza joined Accenture in 1999
after graduating from Stanford
University where she earned a
Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering. Today, with over 20 years
of experience, she is Accenture’s West
Market Unit Lead for Intelligent Engineering Services. She leads 400 people
who are part of the North America Advanced Technology and Architecture
team. In her role, she delivers highly specialized technology solutions
to some of Accenture’s most prominent clients. Active in a number of
initiatives across Accenture to create a more inclusive workforce, increase
engagement and attract and grow talent, Esparza is the Inclusion &
Diversity Lead and the executive sponsor for the Inclusion & Diversity
Council of Accenture in Southern California. In her role, she sets a vision
and direction for all of Accenture’s Employee Resource Groups. The council
fosters collaboration between all Accenture Employee Resource Groups on
how everyone can best support each other’s programs. A first-generation
Mexican-American who grew up in Los Angeles and a mother of three,
everything Esparza does in the community is centered around creating
opportunities for all. She has a special passion for helping organize career
fairs and speaking to students about developing a vision for their careers.
With over 18 years of human resources and communications experience in
a variety of industries that operate on both a domestic and international basis,
Boldori supports the U.S. $11 billion in revenue business supporting functions
such as Brand Management, Marketing, Demand Science, Research &
Development, Sales and International. Boldori plays a critical role in driving
Diversity and Inclusion initiatives within Conagra and has been collaborating
with leaders across the business to develop and execute a comprehensive
strategic plan to evolve the company’s inclusive culture. Prior to Conagra,
she led the successful strategy behind the Sales Go-To-Market initiative for
Kraft Heinz including hiring 300+ new workforce, developing a new
organizational and career development structure, and creating a unique
compensation philosophy to drive increased sales performance. Boldori’s
leadership approach integrates curiosity, courage and vulnerability to
promote collaboration and employee development. Boldori further illustrates
impactful leadership by connecting inclusive behaviors that support the
company’s vision, mission, and timeless values through thoughtful employee
interaction. She is a conscious inclusive leader who demonstrates the
importance of building cultural awareness to boost organizational belonging,
innovation, and company performance.
Michelle
Martinez
Reyes
Chief Relations Officer
Kelley Kronenberg
Michelle Martinez Reyes serves as
Chief Relations Officer for Kelley
Kronenberg. She has over 20 years of
experience as a trusted advisor in the
field of marketing and public relations,
earning a proven national reputation
as a publicist, brand builder and catalyst to growth.
As one of the only Latinas in the legal industry with her title and at the
C-Level, Martinez Reyes works closely with the firm’s principal partners on
marketing, strategy, branding, media, outreach and communications, events,
social media and public relations efforts across the U.S.
In 2020 alone, she was selected amongst the PR News “People of the
Year” and “Top Women in Communications” as a “Game-Changer” by Ragan
Communications and PR Daily, “Top Women In PR” by PR News, and named
a “National Latino Leader” for the year by the National Diversity Council,
selected by LATINA Style Inc., as an honoree for Corporate Latina Executive
of the Year Award.
Martinez Reyes previously served as the Chief Marketing Officer
for Greenspoon Marder. She was under 40 when she first ascended to the
C-Level amongst the AmLaw 200 and NLJ 300 ranks.
Mariane
Boldori
Vice President,
Human Resources
Conagra Brands
Instrumental in advancing the overall
Diversity and Inclusion strategy within
Conagra Brands, Mariane Boldori,
Vice President, Human Resources joined the company in September, 2019.
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